Finished Hisorical Enquiry Middleton

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The Tudor dynasty encountered two distinct types of rebellion, those that aimed to usurp the power of the monarchy like the ‘Pretenders’’ and those with the ambition to change government policy, such as the Pilgrimage of Grace. Several factors gradually increased the ability of Tudor Monarchy to defend itself against threat.

Finished Hisorical Enquiry MiddletonTo what extent did Tudor Rebellions threaten Tudor Monarchy between 1485-1603?The Tudor dynasty encountered two distinct types of rebellion, those that aimed to usurp the power of the monarchy like the Pretenders and those with the ambition to change government policy, such as the Pilgrimage of Grace. Several factors gradually increased the ability of Tudor Monarchy to defend itself against threat. From a broader context, there was significant parliamentary developments such as an enormous increase in the amount it was used to implement policy and legislation by comparison with that customary of the Middle Ages. Subsequently this led to the creation of Tudor bureaucracy, which placed less pressure on the Monarch, enabling it to divorce itself from government failings and redirect possible repercussions to influential ministers. The establishment of the dynasty in 1509 significantly strengthened Tudor Monarchy. It created a precedent that the House of Tudor was the legitimate ruling family of England providing an invaluable source of legitimacy. The formulation of a centralised state coincided with a gradual erosion of the political potency of noble families due to their desire to obtain patronage and influence. This was a remarkable contrast to the difficulties associated with bastard feudalism endured by Henry VII. Whilst these factors did reduce Tudor Monarchys susceptibility to threat, it was a gradual process and was ce